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US 5,839,168 AGranted
Clip for holding writing instruments
AssigneeGrand Ideas, Inc.
InventorRobert W. Elkins
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Abstract
A clip for holding a writing instrument such as a ballpoint or felt tipped pen is provided which is also useful as a book mark, for example in a text book. The device is formed from an inexpensive, suitable plastic and allows the user to withdraw the pen shaft for writing while the pen cap is retained by the clip. Depending legs pivot to accept book pages for maintaining the clip in frictional engagement thereon.
Claims14
A clip for a writing instrument comprising:
- means to releasably retain said clip on a planar surface, and a writing instrument holder, said instrument holder attached to said retaining means, said writing instrument holder defining a slot, said slot including a shorter upper length and a longer lower length.
A clip for conveniently holding a writing instrument on a book comprising:
- a writing instrument holder, said instrument holder comprising a C-shaped cross section, a latch, said latch attached interiorly of said instrument holder, means to retain said clip on said book, said retaining means comprising a pair of non-parallel legs, said legs depending from said instrument holder, one of said legs having a U-shape and extending beyond the other of said legs, said writing instrument holder defining a T-shaped slot.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.